r/hockey

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About r/hockey

Discuss the NHL, PWHL, IIHF, and all other hockey you can think of! We are the premier subreddit to talk everything hockey!

The community at a glance

r/hockey is a Subreddit for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans with roughly 3.1M members. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Hockey communities list. It is the 8th largest community in the Professional Sports topic page.

Roughly 141K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Nhl, Worst, and Playoffs. Product recommendations often mention hockey documentary and good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey.

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3.1M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +141K members
Growth: +4.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 63K members
  • 2014: 60K members
  • 2015: 45K members
  • 2016: 76K members
  • 2017: 196K members
  • 2018: 206K members
  • 2019: 166K members
  • 2020: 352K members
  • 2021: 128K members
  • 2023: 416K members
  • 2024: 851K members
  • 2025: 391K members
  • 2026: 122K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 9K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 26K members
  • Mar: 13K members
  • Apr: 14K members
  • May: 13K members
  • Jun: 16K members
  • Jul: 10K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 7K members
  • Oct: 372 members

Topics

  • Nhl
    85 posts in the past month
    #1
    Nhl
    85
  • Worst
    52 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    52
  • Playoffs
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Playoffs
    42
  • Goal
    31 posts in the past month
    #4
    Goal
    31
  • Iihf World Championship
    30 posts in the past month
    #5
    Iihf World Championship
    30

Flair

  • [Video]
    13 posts in the past month
    1. [PIT (2) - PHI 0] The Flyers make a terrible line change and Ville Koivunen is spring for a breakaway for his 3rd career goal
    2. [Highlight] Hendrix Lapierre with his 1st goal with the Penguins. The 4th goal of the game for the Penguins.
    3. [Highlight] Evgeni Malkin gets his 1st goal of the year against the Flyers on the PP.
    #1
    [Video]
    [PIT (2) - PHI 0] The Flyers make a terrible line change and Ville Koivunen is spring for a breakaway for his 3rd career goal · [Highlight] Hendrix Lapierre with his 1st goal with the Penguins. The 4th goal of the game for the Penguins. · [Highlight] Evgeni Malkin gets his 1st goal of the year against the Flyers on the PP.
    13
  • [Image News]
    6 posts in the past month
    1. [Schlossman] Arizona State head coach Greg Powers has been placed on administrative leave. Assistant Mike Corbett will coach the Sun Devils this weekend at Lindenwood.
    2. [Nichols] Tim Stützle and Moritz Seider are launching a podcast.
    3. [Foley] Greg Powers’ role was Arizona State’s first fully endowed head coaching role. As part of a contract signed through 2030, Powers’ yearly salary, benefits, and bonuses amounts to $503K.
    #2
    [Image News]
    [Schlossman] Arizona State head coach Greg Powers has been placed on administrative leave. Assistant Mike Corbett will coach the Sun Devils this weekend at Lindenwood. · [Nichols] Tim Stützle and Moritz Seider are launching a podcast. · [Foley] Greg Powers’ role was Arizona State’s first fully endowed head coaching role. As part of a contract signed through 2030, Powers’ yearly salary, benefits, and bonuses amounts to $503K.
    6
  • [News]
    5 posts in the past month
    1. [Vegas Golden Knights] William Karlsson extended 2 X 6.75M
    2. ASU hockey coach placed on leave amid player collapse inquiry
    3. Top No. 1 NHL Draft picks of all-time, according to NHL.com’s Dan Rosen
    #3
    [News]
    [Vegas Golden Knights] William Karlsson extended 2 X 6.75M · ASU hockey coach placed on leave amid player collapse inquiry · Top No. 1 NHL Draft picks of all-time, according to NHL.com’s Dan Rosen
    5
  • [GDT]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Game Thread: New York Islanders (0-0-0) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (0-1-0) Sep 30 2026 7:30 PM EDT
    2. Game Thread: Pittsburgh Penguins (0-0-0) @ Philadelphia Flyers (0-0-0) Sep 30 2026 7:30 PM EDT
    #4
    [GDT]
    Game Thread: New York Islanders (0-0-0) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (0-1-0) Sep 30 2026 7:30 PM EDT · Game Thread: Pittsburgh Penguins (0-0-0) @ Philadelphia Flyers (0-0-0) Sep 30 2026 7:30 PM EDT
    2
  • [News - X]
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Kaplan]: The Vegas Golden Knights are closing in on a contract extension with William Karlsson, sources told ESPN.
    2. [Portzline] No captain for CBJ this season. Zach Werenski is the only player that will have a permanent “A.”
    #5
    [News - X]
    [Kaplan]: The Vegas Golden Knights are closing in on a contract extension with William Karlsson, sources told ESPN. · [Portzline] No captain for CBJ this season. Zach Werenski is the only player that will have a permanent “A.”
    2

Product recommendations

  • hockey documentary
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro.
    2. Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    #1
    hockey documentary
    Recommend some good hockey documentaries - old time hockey , minors, semi-pro. · Will you recommend a good hockey documentary?
    2
  • good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2. Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    #2
    good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey
    Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey? · Can anyone recommend a good place to ask questions about the rules of hockey?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/hockey for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Hockey Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/hockey free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/hockey have?
Roughly 3.1M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/hockey on?
r/hockey runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/hockey cover?
On the Hive Index, r/hockey is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Hockey Fans.
How do I join r/hockey?
You can join r/hockey by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professional Sports communities like?
The largest sports category on the site, covering betting, fan discussion, and athlete coverage across major leagues. Discord dominates with sports betting communities and pick sharing servers alongside official fan communities, while Reddit hosts team-specific subreddits for virtually every professional franchise.
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